Phase I of the Warehouse Renovation has been completed! Praise God that all went well and now the building is secure and able to accommodate the improvements we seek to make throughout the rest of the year. As Phase II begins, please pray for the Plan Check process to begin with the City of Kingsburg by the first week of June. Kingsburg has been very encouraging so far an...

The Seehusen family (Michael, his wife Jordan, Taj, Tori, and Kai) are serving the Lord as missionaries in Fiji. Michael is strengthening churches in Fiji and teaching alongside fellow AFCI staff Dr. Narayan Nair and Premend Choy at the College of Theology and Evangelism Fiji (also known as Fiji Bible College). Michael is establishing a biblical counseling ministry in Fij...

Prayer Requests We have seen the health of our church and their love for the Word increase so much, but we pray for more. Pray for the Lord to specifically deepen and grow the believers of the Church of Pogradec. Pray for the Lord to give us wisdom. The Lord has changed our mission and as we continue to navigate challenges we ask you to pray for the Lord to guide our ...

In and around El Fuerte, it is not uncommon for churches in Mexico to be closed, have unqualified leadership, or have no leadership at all. Hector Ortega and the team of leaders he has built around him is very busy with training church leaders, teaching and preaching in different locations where pastors are needed and where churches have been abandoned. Hector is closely i...

Over the past few months our elder team has been in prayer, interviews, and conversations about adding a new family to our missionary team. We are excited to introduce to you the Seehusen family serving in Fiji. The Seehusen family (Michael, his wife Jordan, son Taj, and daughter Tori) are serving the Lord as missionaries in Fiji. Michael is strengthening churches in Fiji...

Grace for Generations At this time each year we gather together to praise God for his faithfulness and prayerfully consider practical ways for us to invest in years to come. The warehouse renovation before us is an exciting expansion of who we are as Grace Church of the Valley. As we continue to exalt Christ, being committed to Scripture and the discipleship of God's peop...

THE HURLEY FAMILY ∙ Serving in Uganda In 2002 Shannon established SOS Ministries. Four years later, he left the corporate world and moved to Uganda to serve the Ugandan people on a full-time basis. Shannon would tell you he's just a normal guy who finds great joy in serving His King. He's a proud dad who loves sports and competition, and is the coach of the Kubamitwe Un...

PRAYER REQUESTS Pray for Hector and his family as God continues to use them to build a foundation of churches in the El Fuerte area. Pray for unity and doctrinal strength among the pastors and leaders serving within those churches. Missions Update - Hector Ortega from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo. Hector's mission is to plant and build up local churches ...

ERIC HEATHER Eric and Heather were married in 2001 with a shared desire to spend their lives making Jesus Christ known by training leaders for the church among the least-reached. Since then God has prepared them through Eric's study at The Master's Seminary (M.Div., '03) and Dallas Theological Seminary (Ph.D., '13), nine years of pastoral ministry in Texas, and living ...

It is a great joy to affirm Ryan Colburn and Ken Harvey as two new elders at Grace Church of the Valley today! Ryan has been a member of Grace Church of the Valley for eight years. He and Allanah have been married for 11 years. He is the father of Vance (7), Hank (5), Dean (3), Clara (1), and another child due in June! Ryan has served in several areas in the life of our c...

Christ Community Church Update from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo....

The Building Team and Elder Team have been hard at work refining the plans for the warehouse. Begin to pray and plan for the Harvest Feast on November 14!More info at:graceofthevalley.org/buildingVideo by: marianofriginal.com ...

You are invited to the Harvest Feast on November 14! Come ready to sing, share testimonies of God's faithfulness, give to our Harvest Feast offering, and finally eat with one another. More info: www.graceofthevalley.org/harvest ...

Christians know what Jesus Christ has donebut who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is "gentle and lowly in heart." This book reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central truth about who he is for sinners and sufferers today. "My life has been transformed by the beautiful, st...

Did you know that Grace Church of the Valley is a Distance Location for the Master's Seminary based out of Los Angeles? As a church, we are committed to doing our part in training the next generation of faithful pastors who will continue the legacy of faithfully preaching God's word and shepherding people. We believe that the combination of seminary training combined with ...

December 6, 8:30 am in the Generations Building...

It is a great joy to announce that God has provided a new Director of Children's Ministry for Grace Church of the Valley, Aaron Logan! We need your help to care for the Logan family as they transition from Hume Lake to the Central Valley! Whether it is being a part of their move-in team, stocking their pantry, or giving them a gift card, there is a way for you to help wel...

Make sure you see below for weekly resources and announcements from Sunday's bulletin. You can go to graceofthevalley.org/news to stay informed and connected with what is happening inour church. Grace Groups will be resuming in the next couple weeks! This is one way we live in community with one another as the body of Christ. These smaller groups provide opportunities...

In-Person, Indoor Service | August 30, 10:00 am In order to love God and to love our neighbors, Grace Church of the Valley (GCV) has been meeting outside to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 since May 31. However, the GCV elders have determined they no longer accept the orders, demands, and requests of local/state government as being consistent with the spiritual health an...

Make sure you see below for our weekly resources and announcements from our Sunday bulletin. You can go to graceofthevalley.org/news to stay informed and connected with what is happening inour church. Baptism SundayJoin us for our Baptism Service next Sunday, August 16! This is a great opportunity for your family, friends, and children to hear testimonies of God's savin...

Make sure you see below for our weekly resources and announcements from our Sunday bulletin. You can go to graceofthevalley.org/news to stay informed and connected with what is happening inour church. Seeds Beginning SundayParents of children, preK through 6th grade, we will begin an initial phase of children's ministry this Sunday, August 9. During the preaching time, ...

Make sure you see below for our weekly resources and announcements from our Sunday bulletin. You can go to graceofthevalley.org/news to stay informed and connected with what is happening inour church.Men of Grace, we would love to have you join us for an evening devoted to guys being guys! The purpose of this night is to foster relationships among our men through food, f...

Sunday Worship Service | graceofthevalley.org/gather Order of Service - June 14, 2020 at 8:30 amCome People of the Risen KingWelcome AnnouncementsScripture Reading PrayerSingingOnly a Holy GodAnd Can It Be?
Jesus, Only JesusSermonby Scott Ardavanis"The Cure for Anxiety in a Pandemic Age," Part 7Matthew 6:34CommunionClosing SongJesus Paid It All Online Information C...

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Sunday Worship Service | graceofthevalley.org/gather Order of Service - June 7, 2020 at 8:30 am'Tis So SweetWelcome AnnouncementsScripture Reading PrayerSingingGrace AloneHolyHe Will Hold Me FastSermonby Scott Ardavanis"The Cure for Anxiety in a Pandemic Age," Part 6Matthew 6:33Closing SongAll Glory Be to Christ Online Information Card - let us know you were at eithe...

In-Person, Outdoor Service | May 31 at 8:30 am Grace Church of the Valley is committed to gathering together in person tomorrow, May 31. Late Friday night, May 29, the Supreme Court upheld California's regulations for churches which include restricting to only 100 people per building per service. Because of the Supreme Court decision on Friday, the numbers of people alrea...

Grace Church of the Valley is committed to gathering together in person tomorrow, May 31.Late Friday night, May 29, the Supreme Court upheld California's regulations for churches which include restricting to only 100 people per building per service.Because of the Supreme Court decision on Friday, the numbers of people already planning to attend, and our desire to follow ...

Make sure you see below the order for our Sunday Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | graceofthevalley.org/gather Order of Service - May 31, 2020 at 8:30 amMay the Peoples Praise YouWelcome AnnouncementsScripture Reading PrayerSingingHis Mercy Is MoreThe Solid RockYet Not ...

For information and details for Sunday, May 31, please go to graceofthevalley.org/gather....

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Please pray for the elders as they meet on May 20 regarding reopening plans for Grace Church of the Valley. Make sure you see below the order for our Sunday Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | Click Here Order of Service - May 17, 2020 Welcome Scripture Reading Prayer S...

Make sure you see below the order for our Sunday Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | Click Here Order of Service - May 10, 2020 Welcome Scripture Reading Prayer SingingCome Praise and GlorifyO For a Thousand TonguesThe Goodness of Jesus Sermon by Scott Ardavanis"A Cure...

Pastor Scott Ardavanis and Pastor David Morris give an update from the elder meeting that took place on May 6, 2020. To download the letter written by Pastor David, click here. ...

Books on Prayer Praying Life by Paul Miller Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer Prayer a Biblical Perspective by Eric Alexander Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney Bible Passages Philippians 2Romans 14, 15:1, 2 Romans 15:1, 2 ...

Make sure you see below the order for our Sunday Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | Click Here Order of Service - May 1, 2020 Welcome Scripture Reading Prayer Singing10,000 ReasonsI Need Thee Every HourBlessed Assurance (All My Attempts to Be Satisfied) Sermon by Scot...

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ShayFreedom App David- Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney- Running Scared by Ed Welch...

Make sure you see below the order for our Sunday Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | Click Here Order of Service - April 26, 2020 Welcome Scripture Reading Prayer SingingAll Hail the Power of Jesus' NameI Will Glory in My RedeemerJesus Is Better Sermon by Scott Ardavan...

Pastor Scott Ardavanisencourages Grace Church of the Valley to stay the course and gives a preview for this coming weekend! Weekly Update #7 - April 23, 2020 from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo....

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Make sure you see below the order for our Sunday Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | Click Here Order of Service - April 19, 2020 Welcome Scripture Reading Prayer SingingNothing in All the EarthRock of AgesHolySermon by Scott Ardavanis"A Cure for Anxiety in a Pand...

Weekly Update #4 - April 2, 2020 from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo....

Weekly Update #4 - April 2, 2020 from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo....

In this week's special edition of Pause with a Pastor, Pastor Blake spends time interview his dad Michael Boys who is the lead pastor of Calvary Baptist Church of Santa Barbara. ...

If you're having any trouble viewing the above livestream video on our site, you can trying viewing it at these alternate sites: Vimeo Facebook Twitter Here are links to the recommended resources from our pastors in this video: Pastor ScottRead through the book of Ephesians once a week Pastor DavidRisen (Music)by Sovereign Grace Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Expe...

Weekly Update #4 - April 2, 2020 from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo....

As we don't have the privilege to meet in person right now we want to make sure you see below the order for our Livestream Worship Service, weekly resources you can use to stay connected, and announcements to keep you informed. Sunday Livestream Service | Click Here Order of Service - March 29, 2020 Welcome Special Instructions Scripture Reading Prayer Singing...

Weekly Update #3 from Grace Church of the Valley on Vimeo....

Pause with Pastors is a weekly time with pastors of Grace Church talking with one another and to you about life, church and the world around us. Here are links to the books recommended by our pastors in this video: Pastor Blake Delighting in the Trinityby Michael Reeves Pastor David Knowing God by J.I. PackerChanged Into His Image by Jim BergInstruments in the Redee...

This page is going to be our weekly attempt to keep you connected with what is going on at Grace Church of the Valley. Because we don't have the privilege of meeting in person right now, we also don't have the opportunity to put a physical bulletin in your hand. Below you will see an order for our Sunday Livestream Service to help you prepare to worship within your...

The Grace Church of the Valley elder team will be meeting today to discuss plans for corporate worship and other ministries in the next few days and weeks. Please pray for them today! People are hurting, confused, and afraid around us which gives us an opportunity to be true salt and light in a world of darkness. This is our time to lead people to the "Father of mercies a...

Dear GCV family,We are aware of the ongoing public health concern regarding COVID-19. As followers of Jesus, we need not let fear or hysteria drive our thinking. At the same time, we want to love our neighbors well and be wise in living out our mission to glorify God by exalting the Savior, equipping the saints, and extending the kingdom.At the time of this email, we are p...

Dear GCV family, We have an update regarding our response to COVID-19: Beginning this Sunday, March 15, we will not meet in person but will be livestreaming our Worship Service through the end of March (or until further notice). NO Equipping Classes Worship Service Livestream Only - 10:30 am Tri-Tip Fundraiser (drive thru pick up) 12:00-1:00 pm You can g...

We pray you are doing well during this trying time! To keep up with how the Coronavirus is impacting our church ministries, please continue to check this page as well as the church calendar. If you have any needs or questions about a specific ministry, please contact a ministry leader below. MINISTRY CHANGESEquipping Classes - CancelledWorship Service - Livestream only du...

It is with great joy that we have accepted a call to serve Christ in Uganda with Shannon Hurley and SOS Ministries! In November 2018 we became aware of the need and many of you have joined us in praying for God's clear direction. SOS is in need of leadership in several areas: at Community Bible Church of Kubamitwe (located on the SOS campus), overseeing numerous building p...

Dear GCV Elders and Staff, We want to say a huge thank you for sending Scott and Patty last week for our church building dedication and for Cory's ordination. Scott and Patty were a huge encouragement to me and Melodie with their years of wisdom in serving God. Our time with them was very special and encouraging. It is so wonderful to have people around who can invest i...

It is noteworthy that, in finding us, Jesus never ministers by rote. Because people and circumstances are not clones, there is no boilerplate in his conversations, friendships, or preaching. No distilled formula. No abstract generalizations. No "Just do x" sorts of advice. Because situations and persons come unscripted, fluid, and unpredictable, Jesus engages each person a...

Pastoral Word by Charlie Fernandez As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, we should begin thinking about how we will engage in Gospel conversations with strangers, friends, and family. This time of the year offers an increase of opportunities due to the meaning behind these holidays. The following are three reminders that will help you be a good steward of the opportu...

Update from Rome...

Dielli Family | Erion, Melodie, Samuel, and Sarah The Diellis have been working alongside GCV missionaries, Cory and Kristine Cramer, planting a church in Pogradec, Albania. God is greatly blessing their ministry and new church plant and we are excited to be partners with them. Erion is an Albanian national who comes from a Muslim background. He was saved through a VBS pr...

Founded in 2002, Sufficiency of Scripture Ministries (SOS) is a Christian non-profit organization which seeks to provide humanitarian aid and biblical training to all those in need. Shannon Hurley, one of our missionaries and the founder of SOS, began the ministry after seeing the overwhelming physical and spiritual needs of the Ugandan people. These needs primarily are a ...

This campaign positively impacts the Pregnancy Care Center, allowing them the opportunity to serve women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. The Center is located in urban, downtown Fresno and they are experiencing about 425 client visits per month. Praise God! Right choices are being made! All services at the Center are free of charge. Their services include pregnancy te...

Persecution Update: Libya...

A note from Phillip Reyes, thanking Grace Church of the Valley for the prayer and financial support received for his short-term missions trip to Thailand....